Clipsal organises recycling trial for electricians
30 September, 2026 | Supplied by: SchneiderThe Qld pilot provides separate recycling bins for assembled electrical products, switch and socket skins, and battery-operated photoelectric smoke alarms.
Funding secured for 1.86 GWh Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve
30 September, 2026The technically advanced BESS will be located next to AusNet's Wodonga Terminal Station in north-east Victoria.
Bringing microgrids to Far West NSW
28 September, 2026A $3m NSW Govt initiative aims to strengthen energy resilience in the wake of the October 2024 blackouts.
MSI Eco Series EV charging range
28 September, 2026 | Supplied by: MSIMSI's Eco Series is a wall-mounted EV-charging range designed for Australian homes and commercial spaces.
New depths for subsea solar
21 September, 2026Researchers have developed solar cells that can function 10 m underwater, potentially powering submerged sensors, cameras and communications systems far from land.
Lightweight e-bike supports ocean health
14 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdIn response to a growing demand for low-maintenance e-mobility in cities, igus has developed an e-bike partly made from recycled fishing nets.
Western Sydney BESS program kicks off
31 August, 2026Construction has begun on a Penrith battery — the first of eight slated for Greater Western Sydney in a program delivered by Ausconnex.
Vishay VOWA617A and VOWA618A optocouplers
11 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsThe optocouplers are designed to deliver signal transmission with high galvanic isolation for electric vehicles and solar inverters.
Power under pressure: can your infrastructure keep up?
11 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricYou are already seeing demands on electrical infrastructure multiply as priorities intensify: reduce emissions and energy costs, strengthen resilience and modernise ageing systems.
Expanded solar scheme a boon for electricians: ETU
10 August, 2026Chis Bowen's announcement that the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme is expanding to cover installations of up to 1 MW has been welcomed by the Electrical Trades Union.
Does early maintenance yield longer-lasting solar?
29 July, 2026 | Supplied by: IndustriasAlmost one in four inspected solar systems contains at least one fault serious enough to affect performance or safety, according to Industrias.
Firefighters alliance counters claims of transmission line risk
22 July, 2026The Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance has responded to reports of some rural firefighting groups refusing to put out fires on properties hosting the VNI West transmission line.
Volvo announces Australian electric truck milestone
13 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Volvo Group Australia Pty LtdThe first electric trucks have rolled off the production line at the company's facility in Wacol, Queensland.
Project Marinus confirmed as key project in Integrated System Plan
13 July, 2026The energy interconnector will enable Tasmania and Victoria to share much more electricity, pairing Victoria's wind and solar with Tasmania’s flexible hydropower.
Legrand Integrated Satellite emergency lighting range
09 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/LLegrand's Integrated Satellite emergency lighting range is intended to meet demand in the standard and premium D50 segment.
